A Year Later: Fewer Breakdowns Means More Water!

Adama Conteh, 47, has a unique understanding of the waterpoint located at #47 Kamara Street. She is the community caretaker of the pump, and before we rehabilitated the well, she felt the burden of constant repairs and breakdowns.

"The only difficulty I used to face with the pump was the frequent breakdowns on [a] regular basis, which was a burden to us. We used to spend a lot of money buying spare parts for [the] maintenance of this facility to keep it running," Adama said.

The frequent repairs wasted money Adama and her fellow community members could not afford to lose. But now that the well has been rehabilitated, things are different.

"It is very easy for me because the water is reliable and sustainable at every point in time without no shortage of water. There [are] no frequent breakdowns, as compared to before."

Like others in her community, Adama is thankful for a functioning, low-maintenance water point that provides her with sufficient clean and safe drinking water. This allows her and others to keep their resources intact for other needs.

Adama with Alusine, a boy from the community, standing outside the well.